Physician - Surgical FMOB

📍 Meritus Health | Hagerstown, MD 

💰 $315,000 Salary $50,000 Sign-On Bonus Up to $50,000 Relocation

Position Highlights

• Full-spectrum Family Medicine practice
• Provide outpatient primary care to patients of all ages
• Manage prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care
• Perform primary cesarean sections
• Provide initial and ongoing care for newborns
• Shared inpatient and emergency obstetrical call
• Collaborative practice environment with Family Medicine and OB/GYN providers
• Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice coverage, retirement, and PTO

Clinical Practice

This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive Family Medicine while providing the full continuum of obstetrical care.

Outpatient Primary Care

• Routine wellness examinations and preventive care
• Acute illness evaluation and treatment
• Chronic disease management
• Women’s health and reproductive care
• Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric care
• Coordination of specialty referrals and follow-up services

Obstetric Care

Provide comprehensive maternity services throughout pregnancy and delivery, including:

• Prenatal and antepartum care
• Labor management
• Vaginal deliveries
• Primary surgical cesarean sections
• Postpartum care
• Evaluation and management of obstetrical concerns
• Collaboration with OB/GYN physicians and other maternity care professionals

Surgical Responsibilities

• Perform primary cesarean sections
• Assist with maternity-related surgical procedures
• Evaluate patients for operative delivery
• Maintain surgical obstetrics competency and required case documentation
• Participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives related to maternal care

Newborn & Pediatric Care

• Provide initial newborn examinations and hospital care
• Manage routine newborn health concerns
• Conduct pediatric wellness visits and developmental screenings
• Educate parents regarding feeding, safety, immunizations, and developmental milestones
• Coordinate specialty care when medically necessary

Qualifications & Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
• Completion of a post-residency Surgical Obstetrics fellowship or documented competency and case experience performing cesarean sections
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine
• Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Maryland medical license
• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges, including surgical obstetrics privileges
• Current or obtainable DEA registration
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Strong Clinical Support

• Collaborative team of Family Medicine physicians, OB/GYNs, advanced practice providers, nurses, and maternity care professionals
• Coordinated inpatient and outpatient services
• Access to specialty referrals and diagnostic resources
• Integrated support for mothers, newborns, and families
• Emphasis on clinical quality, continuity of care, and patient safety

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health is a mission-driven regional health system serving patients and families throughout Washington County and the surrounding region. Based in Hagerstown, Maryland, Meritus provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, primary care, maternity, and specialty services in a collaborative and growing healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Financial planning resources
• Recruitment and relocation assistance may be available

Why Hagerstown?

Located in **Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions—**Hagerstown offers:

• Easy access to Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia
• Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks
• A vibrant arts community, including the Maryland Theatre and Maryland Symphony Orchestra
• Affordable communities with convenient access to schools, shopping, and recreation
• An excellent location for professionals and families seeking a strong work-life balance